1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlady | 404 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |